Category Archives: Trail Running

Searching for the perfect glute exercises for runners? Well you have come to the right place. I’ve got 6 of the perfect exercises that will promote glute activation and are designed to strengthen your running stride. You can do all of these exercises at home and 3 will use a resistance hip band which you…

Improve your trail running with these tips for running downhill. When most people look at a courses elevation they tend to focus on the total amount of gain (or vert), then train accordingly. Putting in a lot of uphill work on the treadmill and stairmill. What many fail to realize is that while the downhill…

Like most people, I signed up for my first ultra marathon not truly understanding what I was getting myself into. A few of my friends are runners but I had yet to make any friends in the trail running community so the tips and advice I got were mostly from road runners. I will tell…

By nature most ultra marathon runners can be classified as adventure seekers. So when it comes to choosing a race, for many it’s the tougher the better. Races like Leadville, Western States, Hard Rock, the UTMB and many more have become running royalty with system that take years to get into. And with the popularity…

When searching for a running hydration vest you have no doubt seen the Salomon S-LAB Sense Ultra and the Solomon ADV Skin. Two of the most popular and running vests on the market. They are the go to for many of the elite ultra runners because they are light, breathable, have easy access pockets, and…

If you’re looking for a tough 50k ultra marathon then the Quest for the Crest 50k in Asheville NC shpuld be at the top of your list. Put on by RunBum Tours, one of trail running’s premier race organizers the Quest for the Crest is billed as the hardest 50k in the country. Boasting 12,000+…

Let me guess, you signed up for the Georgia Death Race lottery figuring that the chances of making it in were slim to none. Then you get the news you’ve been dreading for over a month… you’re in. Now the reality of the situation hits you and the words from Sean at Run Bum truly…

Running your first 50k race can be a stressful undertaking. Most people have never run for 8 hours straight and unlike most road races, ultras can take you deep into the woods making dropping out past a certain point impossible. To help ease your mind I’ve put together a quick guide on how to survive…